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| Kumari "The Living Goddess of Nepal" photo taken from internet (unknown source )
How
kumari started ??
1. King Jayaprakash Malla (last king of Malla 17th Century) used to play dice game with goddess Taleju in his chamber. Goddess came along every night to play, with condition that he would not tell anyone. One day, his king wife followed him to his chamber and saw Taleju and goddess was angered. She told king, if he wanted to see her again or have her to protect country, he have to search among Newari Community (Shakya, silver and gold smith), she would incarnated as little girl. Then king went on search of young girl who was possessed by Taleju’s spirit.
2.
A king was very attracted to young girls. Unfortunately during sex with a young
girl she died. This left the king completely disturbed, guilty and saddened who
regretted the sin by concluding the girl had returned to her goddess spiritual
nature. He declared the creation of the kumari devi to perpetually remind the
world of the sacred nature of young girls and virginity.
KUMARI
SELECTION
Basic : Eligible only from Newar Shakya caste of
silver and gold smith. She must have excellent health, never have shed blood or
affected by any disease and must not yet lost any teeth.
Then girl is examined
for thirty two perfections of a goddess (battis lakshanas)
A neck like a conch shell A body like a banyan tree Eyelashes like a cow Thighs like a deer Chest like a lion Voice soft and clear as a duck's Her hair and eyes should be black and she should have elegant hands and feet, small and well-recessed sexual organs and a set of twenty teeth.
The girl is observed for sign of serenity,
fearlessness and her horoscope should be matched and above kings.
Greatest test is during Kalratri “Black night” a
night during biggest Hindu festival of Dashain. 108 buffaloes and goats are
sacrificed to goddess Kali. She is taken to the courtyard and watch this
session. She should show no fear.
This proves that she has the serenity and the
fearlessness like the goddess who is to inhabit her.
Once Kumari is chosen, she is taken by priest to
undergo number of secret tantric rituals to cleanse her body, spirit and of her
past experience. Once rituals is completed, Taleju enters her and she is
represented as new kumari.
She is now dressed and made up like Kumari and start
living in Kumari Ghar/home under supervision.
The power of Kumari is perceived to be so strong that even a glimpse of her is believed to bring good fortune. |
29 March 2017
05 March 2017
Devotee in front of Mayadevi Temple. |
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| Stone art in Kudan, Kapilvastu where Buddha meet his father Sudhodhan first time after enlightenment. |
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| Ancient well in Kudan. |
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| Nirodharma Pond in Kudan. |
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| Remaining of Sakya Kingdom in Tilaurakot. |
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| Butter lamp offering to Buddha. |
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| Devotee near to Mayadevi Temple. |
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| Peace pagoda is built all over the world as a symbol of peace after 2nd world war under guidance of Nichidatsu Fujii (1885–1985), a Buddhist monk from Japan to inspire peace. |
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| French Monastery in Lumbini. |
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| Nepali Monastery. |
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| German Monastery. |
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| Korean Monastery. |
For more information about sites in Lumbini and its importance. click Lumbini Development Trust.
03 July 2016
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| Entrance to Monastery. |
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| Buddha Park, Namchi South Sikkim. |
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| Buddha Park, Namchi South Sikkim |
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| Japanese Monastery in Namchi, South Sikkim |
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| Sangdruptse, Tedong Hill, Namchi, South Sikkim |
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| Bajra |
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| God Shiva Statue in Char Dham, Namchi, South Sikkim |
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| Char Dham, Namchi, South Sikkim |
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| On the way to Namche Bazaar from Lukla |
Took lunch in Khumjung Lodge, the owner we called “Angi” was very kind.
Then we started our journey to Phakding. Took us around 3 hours to reach there. We trekked through dudhkoshi valley, crossed suspension bridge, the trail was breathtaking.
After we reached Phakding, we went up to a monastery climbing 200m, good to acclimatize. The monastery is 300 years old and was affected partly by the recent earthquake. We stayed at Tibet Guest house, owner Satyaman Tamang (Sonam) was very helpful and cheerful. pizza & dal bhaat helped omitting our hunger.
Then we started our journey to Phakding. Took us around 3 hours to reach there. We trekked through dudhkoshi valley, crossed suspension bridge, the trail was breathtaking.
After we reached Phakding, we went up to a monastery climbing 200m, good to acclimatize. The monastery is 300 years old and was affected partly by the recent earthquake. We stayed at Tibet Guest house, owner Satyaman Tamang (Sonam) was very helpful and cheerful. pizza & dal bhaat helped omitting our hunger.
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| Scenic mountain view from Flight kathmandu to Lukla with Goma airlines.
9 November : Wake up at 8, nothing better to start a day
with zinger tea. Had lunch around 0930 and started our journey to Namche
Bazaar. Walked along with Dudhkoshi river crossed many suspension bridge
connecting lower khumbu valley to upper valley. The final 3 hour uphill was
physically demanding. Mountain slowly started to show up. Kongde ri, Thamserku
were the first one.
After reaching Namche, hike up to the Everest view point. Unfortunately, weather was not good to view mountain. Visited monastery, offered prayer and roamed around Namche bazaar. |
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| Nestling Namche Bazaar. |
10 November : Started at around 10am after a breakfast.
Unfortunately, we took a wrong way and had had to climb about 150m straight
uphill to catch up main trail. We saw Mountain goat or Blue sheep. The final 2
hour to reach Tengboche was demanding, 10mins walk and 1 mins rest was a good
strategy.
Reached Tenboche around 3 pm. took noodles soup & plate of rice. Weather already began getting cold and foggy. Visited a popular monastery here.
Stayed at Gomba Lodge, the owner also own the bakery café, which is off course full in the tea time.
11 November : Woke up late today because of long walk yesterday. Surprised looking through the window as mountains appeared very near. Couldn’t waste time, and rushed outside to see the beautiful Ama dablam (6812m) and others mountains. Foreigners were enjoying the view, the sun, making themselves busy taking photos, so do we.
Reached Tenboche around 3 pm. took noodles soup & plate of rice. Weather already began getting cold and foggy. Visited a popular monastery here.
Stayed at Gomba Lodge, the owner also own the bakery café, which is off course full in the tea time.
11 November : Woke up late today because of long walk yesterday. Surprised looking through the window as mountains appeared very near. Couldn’t waste time, and rushed outside to see the beautiful Ama dablam (6812m) and others mountains. Foreigners were enjoying the view, the sun, making themselves busy taking photos, so do we.
After having breakfast, we started our journey
to Phakding. Our plan was to walk the route in one day to Phakding which
normally is two days. The downhill walk made the journey easy. Had lunch and
small stop in Namche bazar.
It took us around 7 hours to reach Phakding from Tengboche. Stayed again at Tibet guest house.
Today is Laxmi Puja day of Tihar (Diwali) festival. The village was brightened with the colorful lights, flowers and Deusi Bhailo teams playing different songs and cultural dance.
Visited Reggae Bar, Liquid Bar, pool houses.
It took us around 7 hours to reach Phakding from Tengboche. Stayed again at Tibet guest house.
Today is Laxmi Puja day of Tihar (Diwali) festival. The village was brightened with the colorful lights, flowers and Deusi Bhailo teams playing different songs and cultural dance.
Visited Reggae Bar, Liquid Bar, pool houses.
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| Direction to Benkar. |
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| Tengboche village on the lap of mountain and beautiful monastery. |
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| From Tengboche, further to Everest Base camp. |
12 November : The last day of walking. A easy walk of 2 hours took us back to Lukla. Had a lunch and visited the shops around. Stayed at Khumjung lodge again.
!3 November : Flight day. Today we fly to Kathmandu. The Goma air was pack so the air staff managed us to arrange seat in Tara Air. Flight took off on 11:30. We were already in Kathmandu on 12 noon.
Weather was clear and mountain views was just mesmerizing.
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| Brother Pasnag posing for photo on the Way to Monjo. |
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| Wai wai. hot. |
01 July 2016
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| Monsoon in Everest Tea Garden (Bhotechaur)
Location : Jaisigaun,Sindhupalchowk.
How to reach there?
Sundhara-Bouddha-Thali-Sankhu-Jaharsing pauwa- Bhotechour - Everest Tea Garden
How far it is?
Boudhha-Sankhu -8Km Sankhu-Jaharsing Pauwa -5km Jaharsing Pauwa-Bhotechour-12Km Bhotechour-Everest tea garden-5km If you are travelling in bike, it takes : Boudhha-Sankhu -35-45min Sankhu-Jaharsing Pauwa -25-30min Jaharsing Pauwa-Bhotechour-30-40min Bhotechour-Everest tea garden-15-25min
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